Upcoming Events

Jazz Concert: William Penn High School Jazz Performance

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us for an exciting jazz performance by William Penn High School's talented jazz bands at the Delaware History Museum and the Mitchell Center for African American Heritage. Register Below […]

Malcolm X Day 2023

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

In partnership with the Culture Restoration Project, Inc., celebrate Malcolm X’s life and legacy with family-friendly music, student performances, drumming, vendors, free food, and more! Location: Delaware History Museum and […]

Me Seminar: Learn about the LGBTQ+ Community 

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join I AM ME for an educational seminar about the LGBTQ+ experience! In observance of the life and times of James Baldwin, panelists of various identities/orientations will compare the 1930s […]

“Murder Town, USA” Homicide, Structural Violence, and Activism in Wilmington

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us for an insightful book talk featuring "Murder Town, USA: Homicide, Structural Violence, and Activism in Wilmington" by Yasser Arafat Payne, Brooklynn K. Hitchens, and Darryl L. Chambers. Join […]

Discover History Saturdays

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Shopping Through History! Step back in time at the Delaware History Museum & Mitchell Center for African American Heritage where we will embark on an exciting journey through shopping history […]

Mason-Dixon: Crucible of the Nation

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join author Edward G. Gray for a book talk and discussion of his new book Mason-Dixon: Crucible of the Nation. Click here to register. This is a pay what you wish […]

Elders Forum – A Community Conversation

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us at the Delaware Historical Society's Mitchell Center for African American Heritage for an engaging conversation about cultural traditions, Kwanzaa through the years, and how to maintain community. Light […]

The Myth of Time: Reflections on Martin Luther King Jr.

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

Join us in commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with an impactful and uplifting interactive musical performance by Professor Jeffrey L. Richardson. Drawing inspiration from King's profound speech, […]

Women’s History Month Film Series — She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry

Delaware History Museum and Mitchell Center for African American Heritage 504 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE, United States

This Women's History Month, the Delaware Historical Society is excited to offer a series of Saturday film screenings presenting histories of women's social organizing, creative pursuits, and community advocacy. Screenings […]

Blue Hens & Bugbears: Dawn of the Revolution

Delaware History Museum

250 years ago, Delaware was a different place. The American Revolution was about to begin, and tension was at its height! That’s where you come in. Join us on an […]